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To the artists I don’t know but know their work

To the artists I don’t know but know their work

Art and Culture
To the artists I don't know but know their work Lakshmi Kothaneth Have you ever wondered what has the biggest influence on you? Most likely, they are your thoughts. If we were to trace what caused how we feel, we could narrow it down to one's train of thoughts. The circumstances that one goes through can be a trigger, but if we can be in control of our thought process, we can be like the eagle that can fly above the rain clouds. You can be in any situation but come out unscathed. That space in our mind must be kept sacred because this is where our state of mind is situated. If someone has said something that hurts, instead of lingering with it, we must forgive to forget and move on. If not, our mind space soon becomes bitter- not an ideal place for creativity. Our mind is happiest wh...
Musical instrument that represents maritime history

Musical instrument that represents maritime history

Art and Culture
Musical instrument that represents maritime history Lakshmi Kothaneth There is a musical instrument in Oman that symbolizes Oman's maritime history and that is the Tambūra. The tambourah (also spelled tanboura, tambura, fann at-tanbura, or nuban) is a prominent string instrument (chordophone) in Omani traditional music, particularly associated with the rituals of Sur. The instrument is the centre piece of the exhibition titled 'Rhythm of Life,' an exhibition of richness and diversity in Oman's music, held at Royal Opera House Muscat. The string instrument (cordophone) Is made of wood, goat skin, and animal matter. What strikes as the International influence are the peacock feathers. According to the National Museum of Oman, Tambūra is a stringed instrument believed to ...